Job Description
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting
Office of health care professional. Hospital/medical facility or clinic.
Tasks
- Administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists.
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices.
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation.
- Maintain supplies.
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas.
- Process files and paperwork.
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history.
- Order supplies and equipment.
- Organize and maintain inventory.